May 2020 picture thread

[haknslash]

Well today was bittersweet. First I get to my dealer just to pick up the boat from winter shrink wrap storage but when I get there they tell me they had time to go ahead and summarize it instead of having to bring it back next weekend. Sweet! Load the boat on the truck and head to drop it off at my parents house. Get there to inspect my interior and replacement seat cushion only to remove the cover and see a nasty dent / groove in the engine hatch upholstery. Looks like it was from a strap or string used by the dealer to supposed the shrink wrapping. I would imagine this would normally get a piece of fabric or cardboard to protect the upholstery but there was none :(. I’m sure my dealer will take care of it and hoping they can just replace it with a 2020 engine hatch instead with the gatorstep pad on top.

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Oh well tried to stay positive and race against the sunset to install my new Wakemakers kit because we are hitting the water first thing tomorrow and I wanted to test out the new wave. I start removing the rear bags and then open the Wakemakers boxes only to realize one of the bags is not for a Max :(. Damn but me right in the feels lol. I’ve already talked to WM and they apologized and feel bad. They are shipping me a bag on a Monday but I’d be lying if I wasn’t a bit bummed about the bag and then of course the ugly groove dent in my engine hatch.

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Oh well it will all get taken care of. 2020 has been shitty so far so I’m just glad to be finally hitting the water and out of this damn house!

[haknslash]

Bright side is I got my baby back and not feels great! I am glad I put damprid in all of my compartments and kept my cushions at home. I had water in several of the containers and made sure my boat was super dry and clean when I winterized it. That stuff always seem to suck moisture from seemingly dry areas and is an amazing product! No mold and boat smells as new as it did when I got her last year. Smells like Skiers Choice when you pull in the parking lot and have that hint of new fiberglass and vinyl lol.

Now I just need my storage building completed hopefully in the next week. Until then going to keep it stored outside at my parents house. I’ll be glad to not have to trailer but maybe 5 mins to the water once our unit is built!!

She needs a bath but I don’t even care. We are hitting water tomorrow and I’ll just wipe her down while relaxing under the sun.

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[DNIXD99]

I saw this on FB. That sucks. Too bad youre not closer, I could of loaned you a bag, till they sent you a new one.

[haknslash]

Yea it sucks but what can ya do? I honestly should have just installed one side of the kit so at least I could get some list and bigger wave than stock on that side but oh well. We are packing up and about to hit the road to get on the lake!

[jph3]

Load that ballast until the deck sinks :)
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Ballast unloaded, no wake plate.
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[htfit]

My faith in the Max was restored today. I was starting to get worried but I was able to get a decent wake out of it with everyone's help and tips. Thank you!28567

[DNIXD99]

My faith in the Max was restored today. I was starting to get worried but I was able to get a decent wake out of it with everyone's help and tips. Thank you!28567

Nice. Best boat for the money IMO. If I could figure out how to turn the bow into a pickle fork, itd be perfect lol

[haknslash]

We got out today and it was great. Lots of debris in the lake though and more people than I’ve ever seen so it was a washing machine for the majority of the lake. We did scope out some secluded coves off the main channel to mark for surf locations. On the way back something happened and we start to get vibration and a low bass kind of drone sound. When I pulled the boat out at the launch I was expecting to see a damaged prop but it looked fine to my naked eye. Going to inspect it further tomorrow and take it to a close by small lake to see if it vibrates again. Happens as I have it rpm past 10 mph and was really prevalent around 16 mph. Hoping it was just a twig or something wrapped on the prop and came off before we retrieved. Either way it was great to get out of the house for once and finally on the water!

https://i.imgur.com/Nx7FCHe.jpg

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[jph3]

Nice! I have had some weird cavitation vibes if the lake is really choppy. Although... we were out cruising a couple of nights ago (luckily in a no wake zone) and had a Very hard thud on the prop. Never had this happen before :)

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[haknslash]

Well that’s one to go fishing!!

Update on my boat: inspected the prop and shaft and noticed light scratches on the shaft and some scratches in the gelcoat above the shatter where it goes into the hull. Guessing something wrapped around it and looks like metal maybe so my guess is ani ran over someone’s stupid trot line and it wrapped around my shaft. I inspected the prop really good and no nicks or dings. Took it to the nearest lake for a test run and the boat ran great and no vibration. I’m guessing whatever was wrapped around my shaft fell off when we docked or when I pulled the boat out of the water. Glad it doesn’t seem to be shaft out of alignment! Looks like I dodged a bullet.

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[jcarter20]

I had something similar happen to me last year. I was pulling a skier and all of a sudden the boat started vibrating like crazy, but there was never the thud of hitting something. I shut it down immediately. Grabbed the snorkel gear to see if something wrapped around the prop, but it was clean. No vibration after we took off again. Pulled it out of the water and no dings on the prop. Must have just been a twig or something. Hopefully that is all it was for you also.

That fish is crazy! [emoji23]. Never seen that either.


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[haknslash]

My faith in the Max was restored today. I was starting to get worried but I was able to get a decent wake out of it with everyone's help and tips. Thank you!28567

Dang you’re in another zip code back there lol. What’s you’re setup?

[Surf Wagon]

North Texas water temp suks at 71deg lol

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[haknslash]

It was 72 degrees for us. I tried to use my GoPro to look under the boat at the prop but water clarity wasn’t the best due to recent storms and high waters.

For the fish I remember a post on a jetboating forum where someone who wet slips cranked their boat and noticed it sounded strange. A massive catfish or maybe carp I can’t remember was sucked up in the jet intake tunnel and it was gross lol.

[DNIXD99]

Went to the river today. 75' and it was awesome. We wakeboarded at the end. So much smoother than the lake.

[haknslash]

I would have stayed on the river today too when I was testing for the boat vibration issue but had steady cross winds in the cove so I knew it would be white capping in the channel .I will say it was FAR less crowded on the river so we may just go there for a while until the big groups of people slow down on the big lakes. It's just nuts and I'm usually fine with some ramp comedy hour but it's not fun sitting in line for 10+ minutes while people struggle to get their big ass pontoons loaded. Why does nobody install guide poles on pontoon trailers?

[DNIXD99]

The Marina/Boat Ramps at our lake have been full by noon the past 2 weekends. I have valet storage on the lake, and Im not even using it lol. I have my boat in the driveway, and am going to the river, because its so nuts at the lake. Its crazy right now. Its the only thing to do, since everything else has been closed.

[htfit]

Dang you’re in another zip code back there lol. What’s you’re setup?I still think I have a lot of tweaking to do. I am going to order the wakemakers moomba max bow bag but have the legs shortened on it so I can retain some storage (will be about 500lbs vs 860lbs) and move some of the lead under the rear sacs.

But in the picture it was...

Stock ballast (3,000 lbs)
720's midship.
250 lbs lead in front.
100 lbs (gym weight plates) under midship bag.
Another 100lbs of lead bags on top of each of the 3 shelfs midship.
Only the driver in the boat.

Speed 11mph
Surf plate 80
Center tab 0

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[DNIXD99]

Couple shots from yesterday (unfiltered lol). My oldest sons had never wakeboarded before. I was really impressed.


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[DNIXD99]

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[DNIXD99]

Had that wave dialed in yesterday


https://youtu.be/GfpKipJ5AQs

[haknslash]

Wow that water color looks crazy almost like chocolate milk! Is that a Texas or something? The pic with your boat sitting still looks like it is buried in sand :D

[MJHSupra]

Cool drone angle and even better you have the whole place to yourself.
TX come to mind when I see that water color.

[mgswake]

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Love to see the wakeboarding. What is your opinion on the Max wakeboard wake? What other boats do you wakeboard behind? How does the Max compare? What is your weight and speed? Rope length? Thanks a lot

Great pics!!!

[Isaguel]

That cant be the actual color of the water. U must of used a filter on post editing, right? Agree with the cool angle with the drone.

I have a drone operating question 4U. Let head out to the drone thread.

[z28ke]

Finally got the boat to lake and on the lift for the first time. It fit perfectly, and has enough clearance to get her high enough out of the water with the tower up. Added benefit....no more messing with velcro bimini straps every weekend!

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[DNIXD99]

Love to see the wakeboarding. What is your opinion on the Max wakeboard wake? What other boats do you wakeboard behind? How does the Max compare? What is your weight and speed? Rope length? Thanks a lot

Great pics!!!

I wakeboarded today, and the wake looked really tall to me. I was kind of intimidated, but Im prob not the best person to answer these questions. Im not that big on wakebording. Ill post more pics from today with the gopro in a min tho.

[DNIXD99]

Finally got the boat to lake and on the lift for the first time. It fit perfectly, and has enough clearance to get her high enough out of the water with the tower up. Added benefit....no more messing with velcro bimini straps every weekend!

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Looks good. What is that mirror? I need that lol

[jcarter20]

The Marina/Boat Ramps at our lake have been full by noon the past 2 weekends. I have valet storage on the lake, and Im not even using it lol. I have my boat in the driveway, and am going to the river, because its so nuts at the lake. Its crazy right now. Its the only thing to do, since everything else has been closed.

That is the same here in Ohio. It is freaking crazy on the lakes. I hit the water earlier this year than ever before. Now, granted I am 1 of like 4 people who actually get in at 57 degree water temps on our lake. [emoji23]However, everyone is out cruising around. Took me an hour to get the boat out of the water last weekend. Kind of sucks honestly.


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[htfit]

It is busier than normal at my small local lake too. I can't blame them or be mad because I am out there too, but we have to get off the water around noon on the weekends because it gets so busy. When we were leaving there was a line of boats waiting to get in.

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[DNIXD99]

His 2nd day to wakeboard. He is landing them. Just a little short of clearing the wake.

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I told him it was time for me to give him some lessons. This didnt turn out exactly how I was imagining it.

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[haknslash]

Finally got the boat to lake and on the lift for the first time. It fit perfectly, and has enough clearance to get her high enough out of the water with the tower up. Added benefit....no more messing with velcro bimini straps every weekend!

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Heck yea that's awesome and happy for y'all! Yea these Velcro straps suck when trying to deploy Bimini out on the water when it's rough. Next time we will just deploy it before launching lol. My Yamaha bimini took no time to put up. Quality wasn't anywhere near as nice as the Roswell but it sure was a lot faster to put up. Looks like y'all got a nice new home for the Murder Max!

[haknslash]

His 2nd day to wakeboard. He is landing them. Just a little short of clearing the wake.

https://i.imgur.com/TV1C3AP.jpg

I told him it was time for me to give him some lessons. This didnt turn out exactly how I was imagining it.

https://i.imgur.com/k2Qsp62.jpg

Nice quality pics! I love seeing wakeboarding but I can't risk blowing out a knee :D

[z28ke]

Looks good. What is that mirror? I need that lol

Probably one of the best purchases I have made for the boat. I’m 6’4” and I put in a tall pedestal to raise the seat so I can look over the windshield without sitting on the bolster, which put the mirror directly in my line of sight. These 2 items raised it up the perfect amount.

mirror/bracket:

https://www.wakemakers.com/ptm-edge-pcc100-mirror-combo.html

With this extender:

https://www.wakemakers.com/ptm-edge-ext-400-vr-series-4-inch-bracket-extender.html

[scotthons]

I am still stoked for all of you that get to enjoy your riding spots. Our Gov opened up a few select state parks here in NM. Of course none of them allow boating. I am itching to strap on a wakeboard and take a set or doing anything on the water at this point.

[DNIXD99]

I am still stoked for all of you that get to enjoy your riding spots. Our Gov opened up a few select state parks here in NM. Of course none of them allow boating. I am itching to strap on a wakeboard and take a set or doing anything on the water at this point.

Last I heard, our state parks, and public ramps are closed. Any place that requires a state employee. Fortunately for us, most of our ramps/marinas are private. Also, most of our lakes, and rivers are in counties that havent been effected much by the virus. Texas has a lot of rural areas. Any place in Harris county/Houston city limits probably has stricter rules. I dont go to Lake Houston, but I think they're very limited on ramps right now.

[Surf Wagon]

Texas state park in North Texas are open.

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[RC_Hinojosa]

One Microsoft Team meeting and I'm gone....

Board meeting on the water today...[emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/afe9f4e42592e98a01cc31170af5d555.jpg

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[TXSurf4]

One Microsoft Team meeting and I'm gone....

Board meeting on the water today...[emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/afe9f4e42592e98a01cc31170af5d555.jpg

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Man I am jealous!! It is a beautiful morning for it and looks to be a great day too! Yall have fun!

[Cactus371]

One Microsoft Team meeting and I'm gone....

Board meeting on the water today...[emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200507/afe9f4e42592e98a01cc31170af5d555.jpg

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U going to Conroe or Houston?


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[RC_Hinojosa]

U going to Conroe or Houston?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHouston, you wanna ride with us?

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[Cactus371]

I wish I’m at work till 3


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[haknslash]

Cleaning 'Rona off my boat!!

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Just kidding!





Added some much needed weight today! Unfortunately the hose WM supplies is too short for my liking. I asked them to make me some loonger ones so we will see. Can't wait to try it out with the new setup!

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[rhouse181]

Finally finished off the break in hours yesterday. Time to fill her up and see how she surfs... and pulls tubes 8-)

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[Surf Wagon]

Looking good and bet it perfectly pulls tubes in the middle of the lake and surfs well too. [emoji41]

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[RC_Hinojosa]

Finally finished off the break in hours yesterday. Time to fill her up and see how she surfs... and pulls tubes 8-)

https://i.imgur.com/Dodw2bW.jpgLet's keep the tube pulling to the gulf of Conroe and leave the glass for everyone else [emoji6]

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[rhouse181]

Let's keep the tube pulling to the gulf of Conroe and leave the glass for everyone else [emoji6]

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As a member of the glass preservation society, I share your sentiments...

But I'll gladly pull a tube (in the middle of the lake) to keep my wife and kids smiling long enough to let me surf. Have a couple more years until my kids are old enough to convert them from riding inflatables to foam.

[RC_Hinojosa]

Ditto, I have a 2.5 year old and a 3 month old....they won't be riding on their own for quite awhile.



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[Tommy2slow]

Just picked up our new boat from the dealer on Saturday!28583

[Craz16]

Just picked up our new boat from the dealer on Saturday!28583

Looks good Tommy! Now bring’er down to the okanagan ;)


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[996scott]

Just picked up our new boat from the dealer on Saturday!28583

Congrats on the new boat! We need more pictures!

[sandm]

Just picked up our new boat from the dealer on Saturday!28583

congrats and enjoy....

[Surf Wagon]

Congrats on the new ride.

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[DNIXD99]

https://i.imgur.com/LFNkpZk.jpg

[RC_Hinojosa]

https://i.imgur.com/LFNkpZk.jpgYou & Broke Pilot?

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[DNIXD99]

You & Broke Pilot?

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Yeah lol.......

[RC_Hinojosa]

Yeah lol.......Now we got a Max in the Ultra Blue crew [emoji1420]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200512/f7f20d5843b6df8cc20861c66186e844.jpg

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[DNIXD99]

https://youtu.be/ubv8Qcj2m_E

[DNIXD99]

https://youtu.be/7EDkbEC-NeI

[Isaguel]

Dude, you cut it off right when the Max guy finished his turn for his 360!. Now we'll never know if he stuck it. What is this, a cliffhanger?

[mgswake]

Dude, you cut it off right when the Max guy finished his turn for his 360!. Now we'll never know if he stuck it. What is this, a cliffhanger?

I think the 360 is on the Supra. I was watching the max and the video cut off, I thought “where was the 360”?

[bergermaister]

Nice. Little sketchy driving so close for a surf bowl or did you get to try it?

[DNIXD99]

Yeah the guy doing 360s is Taylor Black, and it's behind his Supra. I think he went 1/2. I believe he stuck one at the begining solo. The video was longer, but unfortunately, I had to cut for IG (1min max). Its really not my best vid, but I was tired last night.

As far as the bowl, it was unplanned, and we werent prepared at all. My son was driving, since I was playing with the drone. Wil (rinkers) and Taylor noticed I was filming them, so they pulled up on us, and said let's roll together. So we went. I had no idea what the goal was lol. I didnt know what a surf bowl was till someone commented on the pic on FB lol. Well do better next time. We were never uncomfortable tho.

[RC_Hinojosa]

no 2020 picture lockdown is bizarre and too much painfulNot as painful as reading engrish [emoji57]

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[MJHSupra]

Rough riding back there between two boats.
Not sure if that was last summer or the summer before.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200513/80bad34dd7a22f022ae1ef358acaba22.jpg

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[DNIXD99]

Rough riding back there between two boats.
Not sure if that was last summer or the summer before.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200513/80bad34dd7a22f022ae1ef358acaba22.jpg

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Lol that's a great shot tho

[ktenan12]

After a botched start to the season a couple weeks ago with a dead batter, finally got a good first ride in last night. Water is still pretty cold here in New Hampshire but I had the itch...

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[trayson]

I can't believe I haven't been out since May 9th. Ugh.

Heading out today though. Low wind makes me optimistic for good conditions.

I'm getting really tired of Columbia River water temps though. Expecting 56 degree water.


The kid is now a teenager and riding my doomswell.
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Our Mountain looking white.
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[rdlangston13]

Some random shots from the last few weeks out on Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston.

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[rdlangston13]

Some action shots https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200516/477c70b7ec3e1f6658c562a68c7b587d.jpg
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[rdlangston13]

And some of the kiddos!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200516/80397d1fd1e9fd9e82ab8c709b19e5b7.jpg
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[haknslash]

Awesome weather today! Air temp was 88 and water temp was 76. ��

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[Branden967]

[QUOTE=haknslash;352087]Awesome weather today! Air temp was 88 and water temp was 76. ��

Don’t rub it in, super jealous! Were supposed to get 10” of snow! I’m over it, ready for summer.

[haknslash]

Don’t rub it in, super jealous! Were supposed to get 10” of snow! I’m over it, ready for summer.

Yea I'd have to move if we had snow. On the rare event we do get snow or ice it is like total Armageddon in the south! I hate being cold and no way I could enjoy snow boarding or skiing, as much fun as it looks! Hopefully summer comes your way soon so you can enjoy the water!

[jimmsch]

The pictures all look good. We haven't had any good weather here inthe NE yet, but look for some pics and vids of Zandar ripping it up soon.

[jimmsch]

Yea I'd have to move if we had snow. On the rare event we do get snow or ice it is like total Armageddon in the south! I hate being cold and no way I could enjoy snow boarding or skiing, as much fun as it looks! Hopefully summer comes your way soon so you can enjoy the water!

Oh Sir Hacknslash, snowsports are far more fun than water sports! For one you have total freedom! No being tethered to a boat or anything limiting your movement. Dress properly and you don't feel the cold!

[DNIXD99]

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[DNIXD99]

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[DNIXD99]

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[rdlangston13]

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Nice drone shots. This was on Conroe? We saw some people out there a few weeks ago in a green max.


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[DNIXD99]

Nice drone shots. This was on Conroe? We saw some people out there a few weeks ago in a green max.


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Yes. I'm out there all the time. My boat stays at EZ. Usually, you'll find me at Palm filling up, or surfing north of 1097 in the cove. Yesterday we surfed the whole lake tho. I cherish those days. They're so rare.

[rdlangston13]

Look for old blue moomba LSV, my dad lives in Walden so he’s out all the time. I’ll be out of town until July so my Mojo will be no where in sight.


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[DNIXD99]

Look for old blue moomba LSV, my dad lives in Walden so he’s out all the time. I’ll be out of town until July so my Mojo will be no where in sight.


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July? That sucks. Ill definitely keep an eye out.

[haknslash]

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Nice pics! Next time out you should take a side shot of the wave from a lower POV so I can get a good idea on the size and height of your wave. It looks super long! How long or big do you think the surf pocket is?

[Sickpainter]

Nice long surf wave, what is your set up and settings

[MJHSupra]

I’ll be out of town until July so my Mojo will be no where in sight.

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Sucks when that travel-work-thing is getting in the way of summer fun, but it pays the bills.
I did the weekly trips on planes (M-Th or M-F) for many years, but home on weekends.
Your scenario is different than mine.

[RC_Hinojosa]

Mark, you gonna share some more photos of that sweet sweet Gatorstep you put in your ride??

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[rdlangston13]

Sucks when that travel-work-thing is getting in the way of summer fun, but it pays the bills.
I did the weekly trips on planes (M-Th or M-F) for many years, but home on weekends.
Your scenario is different than mine.

Yeah it especially shitty right now due to covid-19. I normally do a 4 week rotation, 4 on and 4 off but since there is not commercial air travel to Guyana at the moment we are having to fly charters which apparently gets expensive. Combine that with what we have to do to get around the Guyanese government travel ban and we are doing 2 weeks of quarantine at a hotel in Houston, 6 weeks on the rig working, and 4 weeks off. Hopefully after one 12 week cycle we can get back to normal.


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[DNIXD99]

Nice pics! Next time out you should take a side shot of the wave from a lower POV so I can get a good idea on the size and height of your wave. It looks super long! How long or big do you think the surf pocket is?

First....Hell NO LOL Low water drone shots are for the Pros, and the Rich. Its one of the scariest things to do (for me anyway). Even at 50 feet, you still have to turn the bottom sensors off, because theyll pick up reflections off the water. Then you add wind in the mix, ect ect. The closer you get, the less room for error. NOPE...not this guy LOL I do plan on using a selfie stick with the gopro soon, but I need to get some floats for it first.

Honestly, the best tell of an incredible wave, is a video of a min 170lb rider getting way back on the wave, and surfing back to the sweet spot. If there on a skim board, its even better. Anyone can get a great Pic with the right angle, videos with no surfer, or a kid surfing. My 10yr old can surf 30 feet back on stock ballast, and Ill get that perfect angle of him doing it ;)

That being said, I really dont know. Id just be guessing. I run slower on Conroe, because the water is not as smooth, or consistent there, so I go for a taller wave with more push, to help with the bumps/bouncing. I feel like I have a nice 15-20' surfable pocket. Theres plenty of room. On the River, prob 25-50% more, because its so much smoother. but Ive recently started running slower all around. You realize nobody is utilizing the wave 30' back. except to occasionally recover. Everyone wants to be in the sweet spot, with the most push. You just need a big enough pocket to pump, and gain some speed for a trick. Or in our case....Attempt a trick LOL.

When you were running 10mph, did you actually surf the wave, or did you only look at it from the back of the boat? Back of the boat shots can be deceiving too. It can look like a really short wave, but when you surf it, its actually a surfable wave. A nice 10' wave is better than a 15' no push wave lol. I always start my session in the flats, with the rope, and just look at the wave. You can usually tell if it has a lot of power. If it looks weak to me, I always tell the driver to slow down. 99% of the time when I make changes, its slowing my speed. I shoot for Push first, then Length. Length is pointless if its not surfable. Sometimes you just have to take what the day offers you. I dont let it frustrate me anymore. Consistency is really tough.

[DNIXD99]

Yeah it especially shitty right now due to covid-19. I normally do a 4 week rotation, 4 on and 4 off but since there is not commercial air travel to Guyana at the moment we are having to fly charters which apparently gets expensive. Combine that with what we have to do to get around the Guyanese government travel ban and we are doing 2 weeks of quarantine at a hotel in Houston, 6 weeks on the rig working, and 4 weeks off. Hopefully after one 12 week cycle we can get back to normal.


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The good news is, you now have someone to hang out with on the lake, during the week, when your home. Im self-employed. We prefer weekdays on Conroe.

[DNIXD99]

Nice long surf wave, what is your set up and settings

https://i.imgur.com/uNKWoRn.png

[rhouse181]

Yes. I'm out there all the time. My boat stays at EZ. Usually, you'll find me at Palm filling up, or surfing north of 1097 in the cove. Yesterday we surfed the whole lake tho. I cherish those days. They're so rare.

I was on Conroe this morning and the whole lake was rideable again. Got to surf behind the Kaiyen for the first time... definitely have some wake envy after those shots though. Need to get a pump for the bags I grabbed off of you to get my ballast game right.

[DNIXD99]

I was on Conroe this morning and the whole lake was rideable again. Got to surf behind the Kaiyen for the first time... definitely have some wake envy after those shots. Need to get a pump for the bags I grabbed off of you to get my ballast game right.

You should of told me you didnt have a pump. I would of let you borrow mine. Im keeping it "just in case" a pump were to go out, but obviously Im hoping I never need it LOL

[Isaguel]

https://i.imgur.com/uNKWoRn.png

So, you have >6000 lbs ballast. Did you opt for the 440 engine? If not, do you feel the 400 handles this weight fine? Guess you use a 14-15 pitch prop for added torque. How did you fit 1000 lbs under the cabin seats? how about the iBS. I have the IBS and it is 500lbs and fills the whole space, in fact, pops out the cupholders.
I know, lots of questions. Just curious, I think that's the most ballast I've seen in a 22-23 ft boat.

[sandm]

. Im keeping it "just in case" a pump were to go out, but obviously Im hoping I never need it LOL

haha.. I kept a pump from my first supra when I ended up in a new whip and after 4 years of packing it around it finally made the donation box to goodwill...

[RC_Hinojosa]

I was on Conroe this morning and the whole lake was rideable again. Got to surf behind the Kaiyen for the first time... definitely have some wake envy after those shots though. Need to get a pump for the bags I grabbed off of you to get my ballast game right.The SUMO MAX pump is super fast and Wakemakers has adapters for most fittings.

4250GPH....it fills & drains FAST!

https://www.wakemakers.com/straight-line-sumo-max-flow-ballast-pump.html

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[DNIXD99]

So, you have >6000 lbs ballast. Did you opt for the 440 engine? If not, do you feel the 400 handles this weight fine? Guess you use a 14-15 pitch prop for added torque. How did you fit 1000 lbs under the cabin seats? how about the iBS. I have the IBS and it is 500lbs and fills the whole space, in fact, pops out the cupholders.
I know, lots of questions. Just curious, I think that's the most ballast I've seen in a 22-23 ft boat.

I started a thread for my setup. Heres the link. LMK if you have any other questions.

https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?35119-My-19-Moomba-Max-Setup&p=352229#post352229

[rhouse181]

The SUMO MAX pump is super fast and Wakemakers has adapters for most fittings.

4250GPH....it fills & drains FAST!

https://www.wakemakers.com/straight-line-sumo-max-flow-ballast-pump.html

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Thanks RC, that pump is a beast! Just picked up a Supa Tsunami from wakemakers today. Only 1700 GPM... child’s play

[DNIXD99]

https://youtu.be/uuVoUNJW4W0

[mgswake]

Nice work dnixd99! I like the edit.

[MJHSupra]

Good vid . . .

[Ironcross25]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200522/d45cc7ab29095c8ae7e919bf5216b49b.jpg
Loaded up for the weekend. Spent the week detailing and then it rains. Weekend is looking better anyway. Late start to the season this year. Have fun and stay safe all!


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[Surf Wagon]

Our weekend forecast https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200522/9eeda0b32f63db55be14a6a0ebea45d0.jpg

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[larry_arizona]

Our weekend forecast https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200522/9eeda0b32f63db55be14a6a0ebea45d0.jpg

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Did you take that picture with a potato?


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[Surf Wagon]

Did you take that picture with a potato?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLol it didn't finish loading I guess. Hell idk
Look better this time? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200522/842731c4c350c78f86d11af0f0319392.jpg

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[jimmsch]

Great job on the edit DNIX. I thought you had that 360 nailed!

We finally got out for the first time this year. Zandar looked a little rusty but he managed his wake to wake 180's before it was over even though we were done filming by then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55lsAKdZIeg&feature=youtu.be

[mgswake]

Jimmsch,, what is your set up for wakeboarding? Is that a Max?

[jimmsch]

Jimmsch,, what is your set up for wakeboarding? Is that a Max?

Zandar is only 10. He rides around about 55ft of rope at 20mph with 60% ballast on all 3 bags. Wake plate below 5. His training partner is 25 he rides 75ft back with 100% ballast in all 3 bags at 23mph wakeplate below 5. I cant ride, bum knee. Yes it's a Max, see my sig

[DNIXD99]

Zandar is only 10. He rides around about 55ft of rope at 20mph with 60% ballast on all 3 bags. Wake plate below 5. His training partner is 25 he rides 75ft back with 100% ballast in all 3 bags at 23mph wakeplate below 5. I cant ride, bum knee. Yes it's a Max, see my sig

Nice. My teenagers just started wakeboarding. Our lake is always too rough tho. They prob only have 4 sessions so far. Ive been using autowake at 50% amp. I thought the wake was way too tall at 100% amp. Now Im thinking I need shorten the rope for them.


https://youtu.be/qE7vwI2jAhA

[mgswake]

Zandar is only 10. He rides around about 55ft of rope at 20mph with 60% ballast on all 3 bags. Wake plate below 5. His training partner is 25 he rides 75ft back with 100% ballast in all 3 bags at 23mph wakeplate below 5. I cant ride, bum knee. Yes it's a Max, see my sig

I saw the Max in the signature, just checking to make sure you were on your boat. The wake looks good. I like seeing wakeboarding. Surfing just isn’t my thing. His form is great, can’t wait to see his progress.

[DNIXD99]

Oops. Just realized the vid was on private.

[jimmsch]

Nice. My teenagers just started wakeboarding. Our lake is always too rough tho. They prob only have 4 sessions so far. Ive been using autowake at 50% amp. I thought the wake was way too tall at 100% amp. Now Im thinking I need shorten the rope for them.


https://youtu.be/qE7vwI2jAhA

Now that I see the video, it looks like a shorter rope might help. He almost cleared that wake. The shorter rope will make it easier to clear and really boost his confidence.

[jimmsch]

I saw the Max in the signature, just checking to make sure you were on your boat. The wake looks good. I like seeing wakeboarding. Surfing just isn’t my thing. His form is great, can’t wait to see his progress.

Thanks man, he works really hard at this and being in the northeast he doesn't really get a full year. Here is where he left off last September.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy7VKv3b94w

[z28ke]

Went for an evening boat ride yesterday and somehow avoided the weather moving through:

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[z28ke]

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[rdlangston13]

Thanks man, he works really hard at this and being in the northeast he doesn't really get a full year. Here is where he left off last September.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy7VKv3b94w

Man your little dude is shredding it! My son turns 5 this sept and while he enjoys riding on the surf board with me, he has not really shown much interest in wakeboarding. I want to get him in some actual lessons maybe next summer.


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[jimmsch]

Man your little dude is shredding it! My son turns 5 this sept and while he enjoys riding on the surf board with me, he has not really shown much interest in wakeboarding. I want to get him in some actual lessons maybe next summer.


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Thanks man. Zandar started when he was 5 on a kneeboard. The rule was he had to try to get up on a wakeboard 3 times before he could ride the kneeboard. By the end of the summer he forgot about the kneeboard. He first got up on a wake surf board by himself the following year at 6. Wakeboarding is his 2nd favorite, behind snowboarding.

[haknslash]

Today I got to finally sign the lease and pick up my lock for our new storage unit which should be ready to move in on next Friday. Our unit already has the walls and door installed but we have to wait until the rest of the units have their electricity in. Having 40’ of storage is going to be nice and I went and I’ll have 3 different launch ramps within 5 mins from the storage facility! It’s going to be nice to not have to tow hours and save the wear and tear from my truck and trailer.

https://i.imgur.com/OnYbS9O.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wruskzb.jpg

[z28ke]

Today I got to finally sign the lease and pick up my lock for our new storage unit which should be ready to move in on next Friday. Our unit already has the walls and door installed but we have to wait until the rest of the units have their electricity in. Having 40’ of storage is going to be nice and I went and I’ll have 3 different launch ramps within 5 mins from the storage facility! It’s going to be nice to not have to tow hours and save the wear and tear from my truck and trailer.

https://i.imgur.com/OnYbS9O.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wruskzb.jpg

That will be really nice, tall enough to back it in with the tower up?

[RUGER761]

I always wonder where the people come from on holiday weekends, but very happy most of them only come out a few weekends out of the year. Not sure why we even bother going on holiday weekends any more. The main reason we went this weekend was weather related, only half decent day in a while.

So I’m not 100% ocd but I do like a clean boat. Set up one more item in the shop to help with that and makes it easier, plus I already had the blower so why not use it. Drys out the bilge nice and fast now.

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[RC_Hinojosa]

Project #BeastMode underway....

Got my ACME 2937 - 15 X 11 torque monster.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/375e01f255fb862c3a187e04504ec8d4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/bcd65f3bd543ce09f362aa2d41569058.jpg

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[haknslash]

That will be really nice, tall enough to back it in with the tower up?

Yup won't have to drop the tower! Door is 14' tall :)

[MJHSupra]

Project #BeastMode underway....

Got my ACME 2937 - 15 X 11 torque monster.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/375e01f255fb862c3a187e04504ec8d4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200526/bcd65f3bd543ce09f362aa2d41569058.jpg

Sent from my Note9 using TapatalkI'm interested to read about your before and after numbers.


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[RC_Hinojosa]

I'm interested to read about your before and after numbers.


Sent from my P00I using TapatalkThey should be pretty good talking with the ACME rep, with the ballast I run, the OJ 945 15 x 13 became anemic.

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[jimmsch]

Try to spend a little time each day upside down

[jimmsch]

Spend a little time each day upside down

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[Tommy2slow]

Great post Jim! I am stoked to see your little guy doing WtoW at such a young age!

[jimmsch]

Thanks Tommy. Really W2W is no problem, it's the W2W backside 180s with the blind landing that cause him to get his hair wet. The first part of this video is from last year. That last 180 is from switch, he is a natural goofy rider. Threw in a few clips of his training partner and a little surprise from last year at the end!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P7T32gwDJQ&feature=youtu.be

[DFTR Josh]

Threw in a few clips of his training partner!
Is he training with Brandon Judd by chance?

[jimmsch]

Is he training with Brandon Judd by chance?
No, just some local guy here that needs a pull so we tow him in exchange for his coaching ability.

[z28ke]

After a week of rain we finally got some sun yesterday! Couple pics of my buddy surfing:

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[haknslash]

I finally went ropeless today!!! First time ever getting slack in the rope and holding it too. Wakemaker kit is a legit must have on the Max, especially if you're a bigger dude.

https://i.imgur.com/D7bXvkO.jpg

[htfit]

I finally went ropeless today!!! First time ever getting slack in the rope and holding it too. Wakemaker kit is a legit must have on the Max, especially if you're a bigger dude.

https://i.imgur.com/D7bXvkO.jpgAwesome! It is a pretty cool feeling. Good picture and the wave looks great!

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[RUGER761]

Finished up a little project. Turned out really well.

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[haknslash]

Awesome! It is a pretty cool feeling. Good picture and the wave looks great!

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Yea man it felt awesome to finally feel was surfing or having push is supposed to feel like! It has been over 2 years worth of riding behind my buddies boat or my previous boat trying to have a decent enough wave and then last year with stock ballast it was getting a little discouraging. I had plenty of great folks offer critiques of my stance on the Facebook group so added that with the WM kit and it all kind of cliques yesterday. Felt amazing! I can’t wait to see how the wave looks once I have more than my skinny wife and our little 55 lb daughter on the boat :D

https://i.imgur.com/tNi8wmA.jpg

[haknslash]

Nearly lost my head on this one :D


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=staEw5_NU20

[MJHSupra]

Nice header.

Good you had a surf rope. That is example of why people should not use wakeboard or waters ski ropes when surfing. Things happen fast. I would have been worried about an arm.

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[Isaguel]

Finished up a little project. Turned out really well.
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Very nice, looks OEM. I would add a small modification, how can the handle part be shaped into beer can holders, you know, priorities:)

[RC_Hinojosa]

Are these to help old people get in the boat?

[RUGER761]

Very nice, looks OEM. I would add a small modification, how can the handle part be shaped into beer can holders, you know, priorities:)

Oh we still have our beer holders in the rear, made sure of that!


Are these to help old people get in the boat?

Old or shorter people. A Makai has a large step up from the trailer to the swim platform with no outer cup holder or anything to hang onto.

[RC_Hinojosa]

Oh we still have our beer holders in the rear, made sure of that!



Old or shorter people. A Makai has a large step up from the trailer to the swim platform with no outer cup holder or anything to hang onto.Nice! Are those powdercoated? Very OEM. well done!

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[RUGER761]

Yep laser cut, polished, and powder coated. The nice thing is there were no modifications to the boat as it had these originally there, just can’t match the original dimple work

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[larry_arizona]

I would sell those bro!!! Looks great

Are those a potential shin banger??


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[RUGER761]

I would sell those bro!!! Looks great

Are those a potential shin banger??


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I'd probably make them if anyone wanted them. PM for details if anyone's interested in doing that. I also have a first gen Id let go of cheap, that the only difference was the position of the handle. Wife talked me into a second generation, as pictured.

Since the Makai has a walk-thru and they are far enough to each side (platform cutting in), you'd have to really try hard to hit your shin on them.

[Snowslydder]

Yea man it felt awesome to finally feel was surfing or having push is supposed to feel like! It has been over 2 years worth of riding behind my buddies boat or my previous boat trying to have a decent enough wave and then last year with stock ballast it was getting a little discouraging. I had plenty of great folks offer critiques of my stance on the Facebook group so added that with the WM kit and it all kind of cliques yesterday. Felt amazing! I can’t wait to see how the wave looks once I have more than my skinny wife and our little 55 lb daughter on the boat :D

https://i.imgur.com/tNi8wmA.jpg

@haknslash I traded a Yammy AR192 for a Moomba as well thought that was interesting. 70% of our outings is just my 105lb wife and my 60 pound son. To make up for this we have 500lbs of lead we move around to maintain pitch and roll. Also but a 350 bag we put on the surf side. Wake surfing is more challenging for bigger people. I am 5'10 205lb guy and my wave has plenty of push that way

[z28ke]

@haknslash I traded a Yammy AR192 for a Moomba as well thought that was interesting. 70% of our outings is just my 105lb wife and my 60 pound son. To make up for this we have 500lbs of lead we move around to maintain pitch and roll. Also but a 350 bag we put on the surf side. Wake surfing is more challenging for bigger people. I am 5'10 205lb guy and my wave has plenty of push that way

Y’all are preaching to the choir! 6’4” and 220 errrr 245 here lol

The right board makes all the difference as well, but no replacement for displacement.

Congrats haknslash!